Description
About the Author
Nicholas Humphrey is School Professor at the London School of Economics and Professor of Psychology at the New School for Social Research is a theoretical psychologist, internationally known for his work on the evolution of human intelligence and consciousness. He the only scientist ever to edit the literary journal Granta. His books include Consciousness Regained, The Inner Eye, A History of the Mind, Leaps of Faith, The Mind Made Flesh, and Seeing Red: A Study in Consciousness.
Reviews
'His book is not only thoroughly enjoyable but genuinely instructive too ... he has some really interesting and original ideas about consciousness' Alison Gopnik. * Alison Gopnik *
'I find the argument rather beautiful, and plausible ... it has the added merit of foregrounding the wonderfulness of the world' New Humanist. * New Humanist *
'Humphrey has laid out a new agenda for consciousness research' Michael Proulx, Science. * Science *
'A delightful and thought-provoking tour de force' Simon Blackburn. * Simon Blackburn *
'A beautifully written and highly original essay ... Humphrey wears his learning lightly but Soul Dust introduces the reader to many of the dominant scientific and philosophical ideas about consciousness' Standpoint. * Standpoint *
'It's exhilarating to see this crucial question about our existence answered with such intellectual breadth' Matt Ridley, Wall Street Journal. * Wall Street Journal *
Book Information
ISBN 9780857388292
Author Nicholas Humphrey
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint Quercus Publishing
Publisher Quercus Publishing
Weight(grams) 280g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 128mm * 26mm